CHAPTER 2 Flashcards
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define morality
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior
define immoral
not conforming to accepted standards of morality
define amoral
lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something
define character
qualities or dispositions that are consistently practiced; a constellation of strengths and weaknesses that form the person
define moral reasoning
you are born with moral development and taught it as well, education and moral development are highly realted
what does ethically right mean?
is required, must be performed, is always right
what does ethically wrong mean?
not required, must not be performed, is always wrong
what does ethically permissible mean?
there is a choice, could take right path or wrong path
define moral reasoning
moral thinking, is important because it provides a frame of reference that will help the individual make morally appropriate responses to moral dilemmas
the theories of moral development were described by who?
Piaget, Kohlberg, Gilligan
who did Piaget work with and what did he develop?
male children, developed a four-stage model of moral development
what was Piaget’s first stage?
amoral stage (ages 0-2 years old)
what was Piaget’s second stage?
egocentric stage (ages 2 -7 years old) bends rules and reacts to environment instinctively
what was Piaget’s third stage?
heteronomous stage (ages 7-12 years old) accepts the moral authority of other
what is Piaget’s fourth stage?
autonomous stage (ages 12-and older) a morality of self based on cooperation; rules tested and become internalized
who did Kohlberg work with?
men, children and adults
what were Kohlberg’s 3 levels of reasoning?
preconvention reasoning, conventional reasoning, post conventional reasoning or principled
who does the preconvention level say?
here moral reasoning is closely tied to personal concerns, externally established rules determine right and wrong action
*values reside in physical happenings, bad acts or needs
example- share toy or mommy will be mad
what is stage one in preconvention?
obedience and punishment orientation “How can I avoid punishment?” An individuals motivation to behave ethically is driven by the fear of getting caught and punishment
*obeys rules to avoid punishment

what is stage 2 in preconvention?
self-interest orientation (“what’s in it for me?”) instrumental and relativist orientation. right or wrong is a function of rewards in this stage, where a you scrach my back and ill scrach yours mentality dominates
*obeys to obtain rewards and benefits self interest

what does the conventional reasoning say?
here moral reasoning arises from comparing one’s actions with society’s expectations, in which expectations of family and groups are maintanied and where loyalty and conformity are considered important
*values reside in good or right roles, maining order
example:working together as a team
what is stage 3 in conventional?
interpersonal accord and harmony, interpersonal concordance orientation. indiviuals act with the goal of fulfilling social roles, such as student, parent, and worker
*good boy nice girl morality
*seeks acceptance rather than supporting the right decision
*praise
*friends and family

what is stage 4 in conventional?
authority and social order- maintaining orientation. the desire to maintain a functional society by obeying laws drives behaviors
*blindly accepts rules, doing one’s duty
*social order
*shows respect for authority, full member of society

what does the post-conventional level say?
here moral reasoning is closely tied to person concern, in which the person autonomously examines and defines moral values with decisions of conscience dictating the right action. people define own values in terms of ethical principles they have chosen to follow
*values reisde in comformity by self to standards, rights, and duties
example: I dont care if its the law its not right and its not fair

